Pronator Teres Flashcards
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Pronator Teres (ORIGIN)
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Humeral head: Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Ulnar head: Coronoid process of the ulna
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Pronator Teres (INSERTION)
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Middle of the lateral surface of the radius
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Pronator Teres (INNERVATION)
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Median nerve (C6, C7)
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Pronator Teres (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Ulnar artery, anterior ulnar recurrent artery
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Pronator Teres (ACTION)
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Pronates the forearm and assists in elbow flexion